Tarsus runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Tarsus and your time
Tarsus at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Mersin |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 36.92° N, 34.89° E |
Which time zone Tarsus uses
Local time in Tarsus is UTC+3 year round, under the Europe/Istanbul rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2016, and no future change is scheduled.
All of Türkiye keeps the same time, so Tarsus reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Tarsus, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Tarsus for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Tarsus and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Tarsus: the clock reads 1:00 AM in New York, 5:00 PM in Sydney and 10:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
Tarsus never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Tarsus
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Tarsus runs from 9 hours 38 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 42 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:04 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Tarsus
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:44 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:21 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:50 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 38 min |
When the sun is highest in Tarsus
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Tarsus: solar noon falls at about 12:40 PM on standard time.
Places close to Tarsus
Every city below shares Tarsus’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mersin | 25 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Adana | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hamidiye | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ereğli | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kozan | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Silifke | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Arsuz | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Niğde | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
All time zones and cities in Türkiye
Tools for time in Tarsus
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tarsus in?
Tarsus uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Tarsus use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Tarsus last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Tarsus and New York?
Tarsus is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Tarsus does not.
Is Tarsus on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Tarsus and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Tarsus?
About 14 hours 42 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 38 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.